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Suggest Treatment For Restless Legs Syndrome
Question: My son is travelling shortly and he has been prescribed Xanax for restless legs - long flight and gets restless legs when sitting down too long - not when laying down. Is that ok to take - he has never had it before, worried about side effects and whether it would be effective. Any more natural treatments? Thanks for your reply
Brief Answer:
I think NO
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Thanks for using Healthcaremagic.
I read your query and understand your concerns.
I think Xanax should be given three days in familiar environment as few individuals develop excessive sedation which could be detrimental to his plans during travelling.
Although since his doctor prescribed it and he may have considered all pros and cons of Xanax but I feel it should be used for atleast three days so he can know the response to xanax and can take appropriate decision when needed during traveling.
Antihistamines are also effective for restleg legs and it is possible that he may get required response from his allergy medications. In addition ask him to take foods with high iron and calcium intake as calcium and iron deficiency are the known causes of restless legs.
I hope this answers you.
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Thanks and regards.
I think NO
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Thanks for using Healthcaremagic.
I read your query and understand your concerns.
I think Xanax should be given three days in familiar environment as few individuals develop excessive sedation which could be detrimental to his plans during travelling.
Although since his doctor prescribed it and he may have considered all pros and cons of Xanax but I feel it should be used for atleast three days so he can know the response to xanax and can take appropriate decision when needed during traveling.
Antihistamines are also effective for restleg legs and it is possible that he may get required response from his allergy medications. In addition ask him to take foods with high iron and calcium intake as calcium and iron deficiency are the known causes of restless legs.
I hope this answers you.
In case you have more query I can assist you further.
If not, you may close the discussion and if possible you may rate the answer for my future patients.
In future if you wish to contact me directly, you can use the below mentioned link:
http://doctor.healthcaremagic.com/doctors/dr-ashok-kumar/67386
Thanks and regards.
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